Blade HCFM-1 User manual

USER GUIDE
HCFM-1 and HCF-2
HEPA Air Purifier
Rev. 1.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Notice……………………………………………… 1
Installation and Operation…..…………………………… 2
Initial Installation…..……………………………… 2
Operating…..……………………………………… 2
Optional Speed Controller…..……………………2
Optional Wall Mounting......……………………... 3
⅜” - ⅝” Thick Drywall......………………... 3
Mounting to a Stud……………………….. 4
Maintenance……………………………………………….6

SAFETY NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Before carrying out any maintenance or
servicing, ensure the unit is disconnected from the main
supply.
WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.
b) To reduce risk of electrical shock do not expose to
water or rain.
c) Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off
at service panel.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Initial Installation
Place the unit into desired location.
Note: When mobilizing unit, have one hand firmly
on top of the unit and push with other hand.
Warning: failing to push correctly or debris impeding
wheels may lead to the unit tipping, which can result in
serious injury. Do not lift the air purifiers by the
wheels.
Once the unit is placed in the desired location, lock
castors by flipping switch down into lock position on each
wheel that has a lock.
Operating
Plug unit into a 120 VAC outlet (see safety notice on
page 1).
Note: Do not plug in unit if there is any physical
damage to the power cord.
Optional Speed Controller
If using a speed controller provided, plug the speed
controller into a 120 VAC outlet (see safety notice on
page 1).
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Connect unit into the front panel outlet. (Image below)
In LOW position, this controller will NEVER turn your unit
OFF and will keep your unit running at Idle speed (also
called minimum speed).
Optional Wall Mounting
Required assembly pieces are found in box.
Wall mounting service available by Blade Air staff.
Please call [phone] with a request.
For ⅜” - ⅝” Thick Drywall:
Required: 1) Zinc alloy wall anchor and 2) a No.8 2-½”
zinc alloy bolt
Step 1: Measure the distance from the ground to just
below the top of the keyhole shape on the back of the
unit (the end of the thinner slot portion) and mark this
spot.
Step 2: Drive the anchor into the wall.
Step 3: Insert the bolt into the anchor and tighten until
approximately ¼” of the threads on the bolt are still
showing.
Step 4: Ensure the side of the unit with the keyhole is
facing the wall with the bolt sticking out.
Step 5: Line up the keyhole with the bolt.
Step 6: Lever the unit so that the bolt goes into the
keyhole.
For Mounting to a Stud:
Required: 1) No.8 1-⅝” zinc alloy screw
Step 1: Measure the distance from the ground to just
below the top of the keyhole shape on the back of the
unit (the end of the thinner slot portion) and mark this
spot.
Step 2: Drive the screw into the wall until
approximately ¼” of the threads are still showing.
Step 3: Ensure the side of the unit with the keyhole is
facing the wall with the bolt sticking out.
Step 4: Line up the keyhole with the bolt.
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Step 5: Level the unit so that the bolt goes into the
keyhole.
NOTE: Unit should never be mounted off the floor.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Before carrying out any maintenance or
servicing, ensure the unit is disconnected from the main
supply.
NOTE: Wear proper personal protective equipment for
handling used filtration elements. A medical grade mask
and nitril gloves are strongly recommended.
Maintenance required:
1) HEPA Filter - 4,380 running hours (6 months, if
run 24/7)
2) Carbon Filter - 8,760 running hours (12 months, if
run 24/7)
3) Pre-Filter - 8,760 running hours (12 months, if run
24/7)
Ensure castors are in the lock position.
Unfasten tamperproof screws securing top hood.
Remove the four nuts securing down the carbon filter.
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Pull out the carbon filter and HEPA filter (found below
carbon filter) and set aside.
Place in new HEPA filter and carbon filter.
NOTE: Ensure the airflow direction indicator on the side
of the HEPA is facing the upward direction.
Secure four nuts to compress filter elements.
Close the unit and resecure the hood with the screws.
Pre-filters can be changed by sliding them out-and-in of
the side of the unit.
Maintenance complete.
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